Call for Chapters: Metaverse Dynamics for Oral Health Promotion in Community and Geriatric Dentistry

Editors

Supaprawat Siripipatthanakul, Bangkokthonburi University, Thailand
Dachel Martínez Asanza, Havana Medical Sciences University, Cuba

Call for Chapters

Proposals Submission Deadline: June 17, 2026
 Full Chapters Due: September 9, 2026
 Submission Date: September 9, 2026

Introduction

The metaverse is a fast-developing virtual space that combines augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and social networking. This technology is revolutionizing the practice of oral health promotion in community and geriatric dentistry. The metaverse offers new avenues for oral health education, remote consultations, and behavioral therapies through immersive, interactive technologies. Digital platforms provide engaging experiences for a wide range of individuals and help overcome traditional hurdles, such as mobility limitations, geographic isolation, and limited access to dental care, especially for community and geriatric dentistry. This makes the metaverse an exciting opportunity to advance preventive methods, empower patients, and improve oral health outcomes in these communities.”

Objective

The purpose of this book is to explain how metaverse technologies might be used to promote oral health in community and geriatric dentistry. It investigates the integration of immersive digital worlds together with virtual reality and interactive tools to offer unique approaches for education, prevention, and patient engagement. The book will extend the current knowledge by providing an in-depth analysis of the metaverse-led methodologies, emphasizing the potential to overcome the conventional barriers to dental care service delivery, particularly in relation to the elderly and underserved populations, and proposing new paradigms for digital transformation in the oral health initiatives.

Target Audience

The target audience for Metaverse Dynamics in oral health promotion in community and geriatric dentistry comprises older persons, caregivers, community health workers, and dental professionals working with aging populations. This demographic often has particular obstacles, such as limited mobility, less access to dental treatment, and a higher frequency of chronic oral disease. Metaverse Dynamics seeks to reach these people through immersive, interactive digital platforms to improve their literacy in oral health and help them develop personalized preventive strategies. The aim is to bridge gaps in care and promote better oral health outcomes in both community and elderly settings.

Recommended Topics

1. Virtual Oral Health Education Sessions 2. Gamified Oral Health Challenges 3. Virtual Dental Consultations with Avatars 4. 3D Simulations for Training Caregivers 5. Virtual Oral Health Support Groups 6. Interactive Oral Health Displays 7. Culturally Appropriate Oral Health Settings 8. Tele-Rehabilitation of Oral Motor Skills 9. Customized Oral Health Avatars 10. Community Oral Health Programs

Submission Procedure

Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit on or before June 17, 2026, a chapter proposal of 1,000 to 2,000 words clearly explaining the mission and concerns of his or her proposed chapter. Authors will be notified by July 1, 2026 about the status of their proposals and sent chapter guidelines.Full chapters of a minimum of 10,000 words (word count includes references and related readings) are expected to be submitted by September 9, 2026, and all interested authors must consult the guidelines for manuscript submissions at https://www.igi-global.com/publish/contributor-resources/before-you-write/ prior to submission. All submitted chapters will be reviewed on a double-anonymized review basis. Contributors may also be requested to serve as reviewers for this project.

Note: There are no submission or acceptance fees for manuscripts submitted to this book publication, Metaverse Dynamics for Oral Health Promotion in Community and Geriatric Dentistry. All manuscripts are accepted based on a double-anonymized peer review editorial process.

All proposals should be submitted through the eEditorial Discovery® online submission manager.

Publisher

This book is scheduled to be published by IGI Global Scientific Publishing, an international academic publisher of the "Information Science Reference", "Medical Information Science Reference", "Business Science Reference", and "Engineering Science Reference" imprints. IGI Global Scientific Publishing specializes in publishing reference books, scholarly journals, and electronic databases featuring academic research on a variety of innovative topic areas including, but not limited to, education, social science, medicine and healthcare, business and management, information science and technology, engineering, public administration, library and information science, media and communication studies, and environmental science. For additional information regarding the publisher, please visit https://www.igi-global.com. This publication is anticipated to be released in 2027.

Indexing Information for Prospective Authors

IGI Global Scientific Publishing meets the criteria for inclusion in major indexing services such as Scopus; however, it is important to note that all indexing decisions are made independently by these services. IGI Global Scientific Publishing books are selectively indexed by the indexing organization after publication. Indexing cannot be guaranteed for any book prior to publication, and the indexing organization has complete control over the final selection and timeline.

Important Dates

June 17, 2026: Proposal Submission Deadline
July 1, 2026: Notification of Acceptance
September 9, 2026: Full Chapter Submission
October 21, 2026: Review Results Returned
November 18, 2026: Final Acceptance Notification
November 25, 2026: Final Chapter Submission

Inquiries

Supaprawat Siripipatthanakul Bangkokthonburi University drsupaprawat@gmail.com Dachel Martínez Asanza Havana Medical Sciences University grimejilda@gmail.com
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